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sss23's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
anything4alinas's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a very interesting take on A.I. as something that must me raised and trained as opposed to something that gets plugged in and is automatically super intelligent. A nice change and interesting look at how human relationships (not just romantic) can develop with A.I. creatures.
weasleygirl04's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
freedo8quigly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed this exploration of society's responsibility to virtual intelligence/ life. A bit dry, Chiang didn't waste time with embellishments which I liked.
dapplezee's review against another edition
4.0
Available online at http://subterraneanpress.com/magazine/fall_2010/fiction_the_lifecycle_of_software_objects_by_ted_chiang
graemescallion's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jacqw8's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story so much more than I thought I would. The creation of digients brings up great questions about the sentience and consciousness of digital beings, which is something we may have to ponder in the near future. I liked the world building and how casually he writes these different pieces of technology that differ from our world.
lucybreit's review against another edition
3.5
Alarming that the main AI has the same name as my first pet. Also alarming the things that are being said about asexuality here like I know that’s not what you meant Mr. Chiang but the phrasing could have been better